Glass

Irene Pluntky-Goedecke, faculty Susan Roman Pojednic, student

JEWELRY TECHNIQUES AND DESIGN

Elizabeth Tokoly 21S JEL088: Tuesdays, Mar 30-Jun 1, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 10 sessions $340 ($345 after Mar 18) Material fee payable to instructor Material list: tasoc.org Intermediate and advanced Intermediate students will move through a series of core projects to build a foundation, including: step bezel setting: for round and fancy shaped stones, embellishment: roll printing and hammer textures, soldering: probe and appliqué, filing to polishing, flex shaft, hollow forms, several types of prong setting for rose cut stones or found objects and tube setting. Findings will be covered throughout the class. Projects will take a series of sessions to complete, based on design. Upon completion, a curriculum specific to your design style/technical direction will be created. Advanced students may work on individual projects with guidance from the instructor. Learn the technical and problem-solving skills necessary to create your own jewelry designs from drawings to finished pieces. Materials listed are for step bezel project.

JEWELRY FROM BASICS TO BEYOND

Irene Pluntky-Goedecke 21S JEL014A: Wednesdays, Mar 31-May 19, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 21S JEL014B: Wednesdays, Mar 31-May 19, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 8 sessions $272 ($277 after Mar 18) Material fee payable to instructor All levels Students learn basic jewelry-making skills such as sawing, filing, and soldering. Jewelry you would like to “recycle” can be redesigned. Simple bead-stringing techniques are taught. Critiques and help with problem solving are offered to all students.

METALS 101

Kelly Green-Grady 21S JEL092: Wednesdays, Mar 31-Jun 2, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 10 sessions $340 ($345 after Mar 18) Material fee payable to instructor Beginner If you’ve ever wondered how jewelry was made, this beginner class is for you! Learn the fundamental techniques of jewelry making including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, polishing and finishing, while creating stacking rings, textured pendants and more. Please bring a notepad and pencil to class with you.

GLOWING GLASS: FLAMEWORKED BEADS

Stephanie Maddalena 21S GLA005A: Thursdays, Apr 1-Jun 3, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 21S GLA005B: Fridays, Apr 9-Jun 11, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 21S GLA005C: Fridays, Apr 9-Jun 11, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 10 sessions $350 ($355 after Mar 18) Material fee $65 Additional materials available for purchase All levels Take a rod of cold glass, turn it in the flame of a torch, and learn to manipulate it into extraordinarily beautiful flameworked beads, both decorative and practical. Glass beads have incredible depth and can be embedded with flowers and patterns or worked into intricate floral shapes and sculptures. Both beginners and the experienced will have fun learning the latest techniques. If you are new to this art form, beware... it can be quite addictive!